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School children across the Isle of Wight will enjoy a 2-week October half term and an 11-day Christmas holiday in the 2021-2022 school year, it has been confirmed. A decision made yesterday (Thursday) cements the term time dates for the...

2 people in Ryde are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The neighbours netted the windfall when PO33 1LF - Appley Rise - was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery this...

Island Roads will begin work next month on a scheme that satisfies the need to make a Seaview bridge safer for pedestrians while at the same time preserving its historic character. Work is required at Gully Road Footbridge because the...

A large tree that has been leaning over Ryde's canoe lake for decades has finally given way and crashed into the water. The almighty Scot's Pine tree has been looking precarious for some time, but overnight the weight became too...

Following the recent government announcement regarding the mandatory wearing of face coverings aboard public transportation, Red Funnel is sharing further details and shedding light on frequently asked questions.  The company recently added a section to its website, called ‘Sail Safe’,...

Since the launch of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), the UK Government has supported the wages of 15,400 employees and 6,100 self-employed individuals across the Isle of Wight. The CJRS and SEISS schemes...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (12th June 2020) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14450 £100.00 7314 £100.00 3270 £100.00 1616 £100.00 9596 £100.00 1513 £100.00 15669 £100.00 14488 £100.00 8500 £100.00 11791 £100.00 11905

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. New Applications Application...

Isle of Wight electrical business, ETL Electrical Solutions Ltd, are one of many local firms returning to work – but it is not ‘business as usual’ after lockdown… This Island-based business of more than 15 years, with a further 20...

The team behind the Pennyfeathers development on the outskirts of Ryde have submitted a planning application to the Isle of Wight Council seeking permission to make significant improvements to Westridge Cross. Under the proposals, land from 155 & 158 Marlborough...